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Local Artist Linda Trowell Brings “Déjà Vu” to ICAC
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Trowell, a 2013 Newell Award-winning local artist from Oxford County recently.
Ingersoll’s annual Pumpkin Fest brings fall fun for all
The town of Ingersoll was in full fall spirit on October 25 as the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum once again hosted its much-loved annual Pumpkin Fest.
Ingersoll church blesses its new home
This past Sunday, November 2, St. James Anglican Church celebrated the consecration of its new home at 130 Thames Street South on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, The Right Reverend R. Todd Townshend, Th.D., led the service, blessing the building and officially opening the doors to a new chapter for the congregation.
Local Artist Linda Trowell Brings “Déjà Vu” to ICAC
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Trowell, a 2013 Newell Award-winning local artist from Oxford County recently.
Ingersoll’s annual Pumpkin Fest brings fall fun for all
The town of Ingersoll was in full fall spirit on October 25 as the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum once again hosted its much-loved annual Pumpkin Fest.
Ingersoll church blesses its new home
This past Sunday, November 2, St. James Anglican Church celebrated the consecration of its new home at 130 Thames Street South on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, The Right Reverend R. Todd Townshend, Th.D., led the service, blessing the building and officially opening the doors to a new chapter for the congregation.
Local Artist Linda Trowell Brings “Déjà Vu” to ICAC
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Trowell, a 2013 Newell Award-winning local artist from Oxford County recently.
Ingersoll’s annual Pumpkin Fest brings fall fun for all
The town of Ingersoll was in full fall spirit on October 25 as the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum once again hosted its much-loved annual Pumpkin Fest.
Ingersoll church blesses its new home
This past Sunday, November 2, St. James Anglican Church celebrated the consecration of its new home at 130 Thames Street South on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, The Right Reverend R. Todd Townshend, Th.D., led the service, blessing the building and officially opening the doors to a new chapter for the congregation.
Local Artist Linda Trowell Brings “Déjà Vu” to ICAC
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Trowell, a 2013 Newell Award-winning local artist from Oxford County recently.
Ingersoll’s annual Pumpkin Fest brings fall fun for all
The town of Ingersoll was in full fall spirit on October 25 as the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum once again hosted its much-loved annual Pumpkin Fest.
Ingersoll church blesses its new home
This past Sunday, November 2, St. James Anglican Church celebrated the consecration of its new home at 130 Thames Street South on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, The Right Reverend R. Todd Townshend, Th.D., led the service, blessing the building and officially opening the doors to a new chapter for the congregation.
Stratford Symphony Orchestra presents Sitarski Plays Barber
The Stratford Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is set to perform its ambitious program with a dynamic evening of Mozart, Barber, Borodin and Hindemith, featuring violinist Stephen Sitarski. The concert is to be held Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Avondale United Church.
Royal Canadian Legion encouraged by membership growth as Remembrance Day approaches
The national office of the Royal Canadian Legion has introduced several changes to its operations, and so far, the new initiatives are showing positive results.
Christmas fundraiser aims to provide hope for the community, one kettle at a time
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Christmas Kettle Campaign.
The Salvation Army Stratford-St. Marys Regional Community Ministries is seeking volunteers to fill positions within its community coverage, which spans Stratford, Mitchell and St. Marys, to help raise its $385,000 goal.
Pyramid Recreation Centre pool reopening could be just a month away
Though it has taken longer than expected, the Pyramid Recreation Centre (PRC) aquatics centre could be ready to reopen by the end of this month or the beginning of next.
St. Marys council awards nearly $600,000 contract for urgent culvert replacement
St. Marys council has awarded a nearly $600,000 contract for the urgent replacement of a failing culvert under Queen Street West to Nichols Excavating Inc.
In memory of Cohen Frayne, the Tree of Angels will once again be at St. Marys Memorial Hospital
Again this year, starting on Wednesday Nov. 12, the Tree of Angels will be at the St. Marys Memorial Hospital.
Local Artist Linda Trowell Brings “Déjà Vu” to ICAC
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Linda Trowell, a 2013 Newell Award-winning local artist from Oxford County recently.
Ingersoll’s annual Pumpkin Fest brings fall fun for all
The town of Ingersoll was in full fall spirit on October 25 as the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum once again hosted its much-loved annual Pumpkin Fest.
Ingersoll church blesses its new home
This past Sunday, November 2, St. James Anglican Church celebrated the consecration of its new home at 130 Thames Street South on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, The Right Reverend R. Todd Townshend, Th.D., led the service, blessing the building and officially opening the doors to a new chapter for the congregation.
The Huron Jail and the Second World War: Defence of Canada
During the Second World War, Canada revived the War Measures Act: a statute from the First World War that granted the federal government extended authority, including controlling and eliminating perceived homegrown threats.
Goderich pet-sitting service offers comfort and companionship for dogs and cats
A Goderich resident has launched a pet-sitting business, offering one-on-one care for dogs and cats in their own homes.
Huron County and the First World War: Newspaper Man Enlists
From my research into Huron County’s newspapers, it’s clear that a lot of effort, long hours and personal sacrifice often went into putting a paper to press and ensuring the latest edition reach local subscribers’ doorsteps on time.
New dispatch system to modernize paramedic response in Waterloo Region
Starting Dec. 4, calls for paramedic services in Waterloo Region will be triaged and dispatched using a new Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS).
Liberals unveil federal budget with a deficit of over $70 billion
The first budget handed down by the federal government in 18 months included a deficit of $78.3 billion with no sign of a balanced budget.
Chess club builds connection and community at local libraries
When Baden resident José Riveros couldn’t find a local spot to play chess, he decided to establish one himself.
Building a business through her love of animals
Pets can add so much to a home and soon become another ‘member’ of our family. We feed them, care for them and love them on a daily basis but, sometimes, we might need to leave them at home for work or holidays. You want to know that, if you can’t be there for them, someone trustworthy and caring will be there to help you out.
Canadian government ‘takes the threat of avian influenza very seriously’
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a serious threat, which is why the Canadian government puts a lot of effort into preventing it from spreading when it’s detected.
Horse activities abound at Norfolk County Fair
There will be plenty of horsepower October 7-13th in Simcoe as the kind with hooves, manes and tails compete at the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show!
Farmers should ‘demand’ fair agreements with tech providers, say experts
Keeping pace with the frenetic growth of new technology is hard enough on its own, but when paired with confusing agreements that are longer than Tolstoy’s War and Peace and using complicated legalese, it can make any business owner’s head spin.
Twenty View recognized for its work supporting Niagara’s farmers
When he started what would become one of West Lincoln’s most prominent farming operations, Daryl Haanstra had little more than his 1998 John Deere 6620 Titan II combine and a strong work ethic.
IPM celebrates the ‘heart and soul’ of the province
Aside from the colours of their respective tractors as Ontario’s political party leaders took part in the VIP plowing match, politicians kept things as non-partisan as possible for the kickoff of the International Plowing Match.
The Buy Canadian in grocery stores movement helps Ontario apples to be the first pick for health-conscious eaters
The vision statement of the Ontario Apple Growers (OGA) reads: Ontario Apples – the first pick for healthy consumers. According to the OGA’s new chair, Chris Hedges of Vanessa, this came true for Ontario’s 2024 sales – and sales for the 2025 seem to be similarly promising.
Brant Woodlot Owners Association: make new friends, love trees, sequester carbon and boost your income
Utilizing strategic woodlot management techniques rather than leaving your treed areas “to nature” can provide greater pleasure and income, insist two farmers affiliated with the Brant Woodlot Association (BWOA).
Larry Davis brings ingenuity to farming
When Ag Day returned to Hagersville on June 6 as part of the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Larry Davis was there for the opening ceremonies, giving the official proclamation as town crier.
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